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Movie Description
Italian director Luchino Visconti delivers one of his most ambitious works with this sprawling historical drama. Based on the acclaimed novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, THE LEOPARD is set in Sicily during the 1800s, as the aristocracy found itself being suffocated by a newly democratic fervor. Prince Don Fabrizio Salina (Burt Lancaster) tries to hold on to the past, but it appears that his glory days are waning. This is perfectly exemplified by his nephew Tancredi Falconeri (Alain Delon) and his gorgeous wife-to-be Angelica (Claudia Cardinale). As the revolt gathers steam and begins to affect a real change, the aging prince must come to terms with the new world that surrounds him. With THE LEOPARD, Visconti confirms his status as one of Europe's most masterful directors.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
3-Disc Set
Keep Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Mono - Italian
Additional Release Material:
New Transfer of the 161-Minute American Release w/ English Language Dialogue
Audio Commentary - 1. Peter Cowie - Film Scholar
Documentary - 1. "A Dying Breed" (60:00)
Video Interview - 1. Millicent Marcus - Professor
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailers
Text/Image Galleries:
Stills Gallery of Rare Behind-the-Scenes Production Photos
Industry Reviews
"[With] wonderful moments, and as a whole, it's just a magnificent experience."
Premiere - Glenn Kenny (07/01/2004)
"The colour and detail is so rich it's almost fattening."
Uncut - Chris Roberts (11/01/2004)
"[D]azzling....THE LEOPARD moves at a measured pace from one comprehensive and subtle sequence to another..."
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (05/06/2005)
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